Hardi Boss BS 300, Instruction Book

Page 1: ...BOSS HERON Instruction book 673791 GB 04 2002 www hardi international com ...

Page 2: ... products we reserve the right to make changes in design features accessories specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without notice HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such changes HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this publication although ever...

Page 3: ...HR only 8 Rear lights if fitted 8 Roadworthyness 8 Operating instructions 8 Filling the tank 8 Unfolding and folding the boom 9 Boom height 9 Pulsation damper 9 Adjustment of the BK controls 10 Maintenance 12 Cleaning the sprayer 12 Filters 14 Lubrication 15 Re adjustment of the boom 18 Recommended tyre pressure only HR 18 Wheel nuts and bearings only HR 19 Changing of valves and diaphragms 19 Cha...

Page 4: ... the laws of the Member States on the safety of machines 89 392 EEC as amended by directives 91 368 EEC and 93 368 EEC with special reference to Annex 1 of the Directive on essential safety and health requirements in relation to the construction and manufacture of machines B was manufactured in conformity with the standards current at that time that implements a harmonised standard in accordance w...

Page 5: ...ng Never service or repair the equipment whilst it is operating Disconnect electrical power before servicing Always replace all safety devices or shields immediately after servicing If an arc welder is used on the equipment or anything connected to the equipment disconnect power leads before welding Re move all inflammable or explosive material from the area Do not eat drink or smoke whilst sprayi...

Page 6: ...the vital parts of the pump The tank made of impact proof and chemical resistant polyethylene has a purposeful design with no sharp corners for easy cleaning The BK operating unit consists of pressure agitator valve safety valve main ON OFF valve pressure filter with pressure gauge distribution valves with pressure equalization and HARDI MATIC pressure control valve HARDI MATIC ensures a constant ...

Page 7: ...prayer is designed for Cushman and Jacobsen tractors and fitting brackets must be used For other tractors special hitching brackets must be manufactured The BS 800 sprayer is designed for TORO Workman 3200 3300 The HR 800 sprayer can be connected to the tractor drawbar The standard drawbar is forked Alternatively a drawbar with ball hitch can be supplied Max driving speed for HR 800 is 25 km h The...

Page 8: ...covers all rotating parts including CV joints at each end of the shaft Do not use without protection guard Do not touch or stand on the transmission shaft when it is rotating safety distance 1 5 meter Prevent protection guards from rotating by attaching the chains allow ing sufficient slack for turns Make sure that protection guards around tractor P T O and implement shaft is intact Always STOP EN...

Page 9: ...len screw to a torque of 40 Nm Check again after 2 minutes use 3 If transmission shaft must be shortened the shaft is pulled apart Fit the two shaft parts at tractor and sprayer pump and measure how much it is necesary to shorten the shaft Mark the protection guards NOTE The shaft must always have a minimum overlap 150 mm 4 The two parts are shortened equally Use a saw and file the profiles afterw...

Page 10: ...re special rules and regulations for marking the lights on implements you should observe these and equip implements accordingly Operating instructions Filling the tank It is recommended to use as clean water as possible for spraying purposes Always fill water through the strainer basket to prevent foreign particles from entering the tank An overhead tank can be used in order to obtain high filling...

Page 11: ...ons fall into place 4 Reverse procedure to fold Boom height Correct boom height is very important in order to obtain optimum distri bution of the liquid see Spray Technique book The boom height can be manually adjusted by removing the 4 bolts keeping the boom on the frame NOTE This is best done by 2 persons or by means of a hoist Pulsation damper The air pressure in the pulsation damper is fac tor...

Page 12: ... 3 on the distribution valve to ON position A 5 Turn the HARDI MATIC valve 4 anti clockwise to its extreme position 6 Put the tractor in neutral and adjust the P T O thereby the number of revolutions of the pump corresponding to the intended travelling speed NOTE For units with 540 r min P T O the revolutions must be kept between 300 600 r min NOTE For units with 1000 r min P T O the revolutions m...

Page 13: ...h the return system The diaphragm anti drip valves ensure instanta neous closing of all nozzles To stop the liquid flow to one or more boom sections turn lever 3 of the distribution valve to OFF position B for the section to be closed The pressure equalization ensures that the pressure does not rise in the sections which are to remain open OPERATING THE EXTRA VALVE 12 A spray gun can be connected ...

Page 14: ...not enter sewers Drainage must lead to a soakaway Cleaning starts with the calibration as a well calibrated sprayer will ensure the minimal amount of remaining spray liquid It is good practice to clean the sprayer immediately after use thereby rendering the sprayer safe and ready for the next pesticide application This also prolongs the life of the components It is sometimes necessary to leave spr...

Page 15: ...r deactivating agent eg Washing soda or Triple ammonia NOTE If a cleaning procedure is given on the chemical label follow it closely 7 Start the pump and operate all controls enabling the liquid to come in contact with all the components Leave the distribution valves until last Some detergents and deactivating agents work best if left in the tank for a short period Check the label If fitted the Se...

Page 16: ... the suction filter Check it regularly The BS 300 sprayer has a suction filter placed in the bottom of the tank The BS HR 800 has a suction filter placed in the top of the tank BK Pressure filter In Line Filters if fitted The BK operating unit has an in built pressure filter Unscrew the filter bowl to inspect and clean the filter The boom may be equipped with In Line Filters Unscrew the filter bow...

Page 17: ...ote If the sprayers are cleaned with a high pressure cleaner or fertil izer has been used we recommend lubrication of all sections and all metal parts by means of corrosion protective oil 5 Position on sprayer Oil Grease Operation hours Page to find more information Winter protection off season storage 5 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 18: ...16 1 X 40 2 A X 8 A X 40 3 X 40 17 6 9 T200 0001 ...

Page 19: ...17 4 X 40 5 X 40 X 1000 or once a year 16 16 HR only ...

Page 20: ...w forward and back move ment Slacken screw nut A to decrease breakaway resistance Do not tighten excessively better too loose than too tight Again minor adjustments in the field may be necessary Ensure also channel bolts B are tight Outer section 8 and 10 m only The hinge should be firm If too tight it is difficult to fold To adjust tighten or loosen nuts C Recommended tyre pressure only HR The ty...

Page 21: ...move hub cap A and split pin B 3 Shaft nut C is tightened until slight rotation resistance of drum is noted 4 Now loosen shaft nut until first split pin hole is visible 5 Insert split pin and replace hub cap After 1000 hours or once a year the axle bearings are greased Changing of valves and diaphragms Valves Remove valve cover 1 Before changing the valves 2 note their orienta tion so they are rep...

Page 22: ...rating unit If the main ON OFF valve does not seal properly dripping nozzles when main ON OFF valve is closed the ball and seat should be checked Remove the 2 bolts fixing the main ON OFF pres sure valve unit to the bracket unscrew the union nut A and pull the valve away from the distribution valves Check the ball for sharp edges and scratches and check the ball seat for cracks and wear replace if...

Page 23: ...Some chemicals are very rough on paints It is therefore well advised to remove rust if any and then touch up the paint Tank Check that no chemical residues are left from the last spraying Chemi cal residues must not be left in the tank for a long time It will reduce the life of the tank See section on Cleaning the sprayer Transmission shaft Check that the shaft fullfils its security purpose e g th...

Page 24: ...ll allow the pump to suck air resulting in reduced or no capacity Therefore ALWAYS check 1 That suction pressure and nozzle filters are clean 2 Hoses for leaks and cracks paying particular attention to suction hoses 3 Gaskets and O rings are present and in good condition 4 Pressure gauge is in good working order Correct dosage depends on it 5 Operating unit functions properly Use clean water to ch...

Page 25: ...r obstructions and wear Check for dirt at inlet of gauge Clean all filters Fill with cleaner water If using powders make sure agitation is on Check flow rate and replace nozzles if it exceeds 10 Check vent is clear Exessive agitation turn off Returns inside tank need relocation Clean all filters Check by turning agitation off on Check tightness gaskets O rings of all fittings on suction side Turn ...

Page 26: ...nsion m max bar A x B x C BS 300 6 SB 15 265 x 195 x 192 225 BS 300 8 SB 15 265 x 195 x 237 270 HR 800 6 SB 15 310 350 x 195 x 180 230 HR 800 8 SB 15 310 350 x 195 x 225 275 Weight BS 300 from 172 213 5 kg depending on model BS 800 from 234 256 kg depending on model A B C A B C ...

Page 27: ...2 48 75 2 76 Rotation per min r min Capacity l min Suction height 0 0 m Power consumption kW Max pressure 15bar Weight 24 0 kg 1202 9 0 Rear lights connection diagram Position Wire colour 1 LH direction indicator Yellow 2 Free Blue 3 Frame White 4 RH direction indicator Green 5 RH rear position lamp Brown 6 Stop lamps Red 7 LH rear position lamp Black 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 r min 300 400 500 540 600 bar l ...

Page 28: ...t has completed its working life it must be thor oughly cleaned The tank hose and synthetic fittings can be inciner ated at an authorized disposal plant The metallic parts can be scrapped Always follow local legislation regarding disposal Pictorial symbols Description Function Connection Warning Operating Winter storage Operational problems Technical speci fications EC Declaration of Conformity Se...

Page 29: ...tion diagram is included on the last page Packaging information Materials used for packaging are environmentally compatible They can be safely deposited or they can be burnt in an incinerator Recycling Cardboard Can recycle up to 99 and therefore should be put into the waste collection system Polystyrene foam Can be recycled Fluorocarbons CFC not used in foam production Polyethylene Can be recycle...

Page 30: ... Strips and tank are fixed with tank straps Remember the socket in one end of the tank must point for ward BS 300 sprayer 1 Fit rear brackets for support legs The 4 legs to be mounted in brackets and platform Use crane or be 2 persons for the job Lock with split bolts for your safety T142 0016 T142 0019 ...

Page 31: ... the ball disappears into the operating unit Fit ball seat on distr ibution valves which are tightened to the main ON OFF part Fit the operating unit with snap screws and plastic nuts 3 Fit straight bracket in right hand side of platform and then S shaped bracket and operating unit arm T140 0023 T140 0022 ...

Page 32: ...g after installation 6 Fit angle bracket to frame and fit central section to angle bracket Clamp and nozzle screen are placed on central section Mount 6 m SB outer section or 8 m SB inter mediate outer sections Be careful when folding the boom for the first time see section on Re adjustment of the boom T140 0005 T153 0004 ...

Page 33: ...se sealing tape on pump suction and pressure fittings Mount pul sation dampers O ring diameter 30 26x2 Fit bottom half of the yellow protection guard Lubricate conical shaft connect the transmi ssion shaft and fit upper part of guard Recheck the grub screw is tight after 5 min of usage A Suction from tank B Pressure to operating unit T153 0005 T153 0006 T141 0008 ...

Page 34: ...ward Tighten pump socket to central section Fix the chain of the transmission shaft to prevent the protection tubes from rotating 10 Nozzle tubes are supplied with one lock nozzle sad dle per tube A The rest can slide lengthwise B allowing for ex tension and contraction T141 0006 T145 0010 ...

Page 35: ...neces sary the trans mission shaft Adjust operating unit bracket 11 Tubes and hoses are connected Fit tubes using synthetic nut Press down 1 turn 2 Do not over tighten Fit filter and COLOR TIPS REMEMBER Lubricate O rings before fitting 8m SB 8m SB 6m SB T145 0012 T145 0009 T145 0013 T145 0011 ...

Page 36: ... OFF valve H By pass to HARDI MATIC E By pass for pressure equalization valves F Feed hoses for boom Secure hoses with plastic straps Check they do not foul Shorten if necessary Test the sprayer with clean water and check for leaks Tighten if necessary T145 0008 T142 0017 ...

Page 37: ...nd rear support legs to mainframe Use crane or be 2 persons for the job Lock with split bolts for your safty 2 Tighten bracket and hole profile together with the tank frame and mainframe 3 Fit footboard on the right side of mainframe T142 0018 ...

Page 38: ...nit arm If equiped fit Foam marker bracket T153 0001 5 Fit angle brackets to frame and central section to angle brack ets Fit clamp and nozzle screen to central sec tion Mount intermidiate outer sections Be careful when folding the boom for the first time See section on readjust ment of the boom ...

Page 39: ...ns Fit lock 7 10 m SB ONLY Fit outer section locks M10x65 10m SB 8 See BS 300 point 8 9 Fit pump bracket to central section Note The reinforcement must be placed outward Fix the chain of the transmission shaft to prevent the protection tubes from rotating T153 0007 T153 0006 T141 0006 ...

Page 40: ...sapears into the operating unit Fit ball seat on distribution valves which are tight ened to the main ON OFF part Use screws and plastic nuts to fit the operating unit 12 Use sealing tape on the pressure gauge See back of pressure gauge Pierce casing and fit gauge Do not tighten by twisting the gauge casing use spanner Do not overtighten T140 0007 T140 0022 T140 0005 ...

Page 41: ...e B Pump pressure hose C By pass to main ON OFF handle D Pressure agitation E By pass to pressure equalization F Feed hoses to boom H By pass to HARDI MATIC Secure hoses with plastic straps Check that hoses do not foul in spraying or transport position T142 0020 ...

Page 42: ... transmission shaft See instruction book on connect ing the sprayer 16 Bracket for hose reel is fitted on the left side of the rear tank frame support 15 The sprayer is tested with water at high pressure in order to reveal possible leakages Leakages must be sealed Optional extras T164 0004 T142 0007 ...

Page 43: ...41 17 The HARDI FILLER is fitted on the left side of the mainframe T164 0005 18 Bracket for 15L clean water tank is to be fitted on the left side of the front tankframe support T164 0006 ...

Page 44: ...for Foam marker tanks is to be fitted on the right side of the rear tankframe support 20 HARDI Nozzle Booklet The self cleaning filter is fitted to the operating unit arm using the u shaped clamp T164 0008 T164 0007 ...

Page 45: ...40 x 40 mm length 2 2 m on frame with U bracket Place rear A and front B trestles and then pump bracket C 2 Tighten bracket and hole profile D together with tank frame and trestle The position of tank trestles can be changed according to wish tighten U brackets E on frame C ...

Page 46: ... 5 Place tubes and hoses Do not forget to lubricate Fit tubes with synthetic nut Press 1 down and turn 2 Do not overtighten Fit filter and COLOR TIPS 6 See BS 300 point 8 7 See BS 800 point 12 13 and 14 10m SB 6m SB 8m SB T145 0013 T145 0012 T145 0011 ...

Page 47: ...45 1202 foot A10 ...

Page 48: ...46 A12 1302 foot ...

Page 49: ...47 Unit BK 180K 92 B9 ...

Page 50: ...48 B10 Distributor BK180K 92 ...

Page 51: ...49 Damper HJ73 B300 ...

Page 52: ...50 D2 SB 6 8 10 m ...

Page 53: ...51 Boom tube TRIPLET SNAP FIT D904 ...

Page 54: ...52 H106 PS 300 ...

Page 55: ...53 TPS 800 H107 ...

Page 56: ...54 H108 PU TPS 800 ...

Page 57: ...55 Shaft 94 K604 HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S HELGESHØJ ALLÉ 38 DK 2630 TAASTRUP DENMARK HARDI 0396 EN 1152 ISO 5674 978389 rpm kW Nm 540 12 210 1000 18 172 POS A X 8 B X 40 ...

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